Group 8 - Research Paper Revised
Group 8 - Research Paper Revised
Introduction
Sleeping is a natural process that almost all animals do, including us human.
It’s been around for a long time and helps our bodies and minds stay healthy and
balanced (Xie, Tang, et. al 2019). Humans require a certain amount of sleep each
night to function effectively. Eight hours of sleep is the recommended amount for
adults (Okano et. al, 2019). Lack of sleep causes a person to experience sleep
deprivation. The amount of sleep that each person needs to feel re-energized and
perform at their best varies depending on their age. It’s critical to get adequate sleep
each night. Additionally, some experts think that sleep allows the body to mend itself,
and Sigua, 2019). Lack of sleep can hinder you from thinking clearly and keeping
your emotions at an even keel. Studies show excessive sleepiness can hurt work
performance, wreak havoc on relationships, and lead to mood problems like anger
rational judgments. It also enables our brains to function in the social environment in
which we live. An individual’s brain is less capable of processing new knowledge and
has trouble remembering what they have just learnt when they are sleep deprived
(Dowdell and Clayton, 2018). Given the importance of sleep for attention and
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The purpose of this research was to explore the effects of sleep deprivation
National High School. Additionally, to look into possible solutions that could be
provided to students who were suffering from sleep deprivation if the hypothesis of
this study was further proven. The researchers believed that there was a significant
understanding how sleep was affected the human body and exploring solutions to
address the widespread issue of sleep deprivation. Also, the significance of this
study was that the possible results may benefited students who were experiencing
sleep deprivation which were hindering their cognitive learning and processing, by
difference.
This study primarily benefits the students. By knowing the causes why they
participants would be better equipped to make informed decisions about their sleep
habits. Additionally, the findings of this research could be applied by readers to their
own lives. Finally, the researcher would gain significant knowledge about the causes
of sleep deprivation and potential approaches to tackling it. This information could
then be used to inform future research and interventions aimed at improving overall
sleep health.
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Statement of the Problem
2. What are the effects of lack of sleep towards the academic performance?
students?
Conceptual Framework
The figure above shows the relationship between the independent variable
Hypotheses:
There is no significant relationship between lack of sleep and academic
performance
performance.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation
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National High School. This research would explore the specific ways in which sleep
deprivation impacts students' grades, and the relationship between sleep deprivation
success and the well-being of students. While academic performance was important,
the researchers aimed to understand the deeper effects of sleep deprivation on how
This study aims to provide valuable information about the effects of sleep
functions. Also, the researchers aim to understand the negative effects of sleep
This study's insights could contribute to wider discussions about healthy sleep habits
for people of all ages. By highlighting the connection between sleep and academic
performance, this research can contribute to promoting healthy sleep practices and
potentially improving overall health and well-being. The beneficiaries of this study are
as follows:
For the students, not all students are aware of the effects of experiencing
understanding that it had an impact on their academic achievement. This study will
raise their awareness of the situation, enabling them to make their own decisions
For the teachers and parents, the research will aid in their learning about
many factors that they should take into account when assisting a student or a
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teenager. Parents can encourage and enforce healthy sleep routines to support their
children's learning and overall well-being. Recognizing the challenges that students'
environment that encourages healthy sleep habits and acknowledges the importance
of adequate rest.
happen. Therefore, this study will aid educational institutions in having a better
students. It will be helpful for a school institution to have an effective plan that may
employ these aspects to better support a student and their academic performance,
performance.
For policymakers and public health officials, the research can contribute to
broader discussions about sleep deprivation and its importance for public health
across all age groups. By highlighting the connection between sleep and cognitive
function, this study can influence policymakers and public health officials to develop
and implement initiatives that promote healthy sleep practices and improve overall
since the issue has a wide range of interesting features that could be investigated.
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Scope and delimitation
Talisayan National High School, which was located in Barangay San Jose,
Municipality of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental. This study would have three objectives,
which were to establish a clear connection between lack of sleep and academic
identify the challenges students faced in maintaining healthy sleep routines. Surveys
was used in this study to gather data from Grade 12 HUMSS students. The survey
This research was limited to Grade 12 students enrolled in the academic track
HUMSS of Talisayan National High School-Talisayan Senior High School. The study
may define sleep deprivation based on a specific number of hours recommended for
teenagers. While the study investigated slept hygiene practices, it may not delve into
socioeconomic circumstances.)
Definition of terms
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Attention span. The ability to focus on a task for a sustained period.
problem-solving.
Healthy sleep habits. Habits and routines that promote healthy sleep patterns.
Information processing speed. The speed at which the brain can take in and
process information.
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Chapter II
investigation, which examines the relationship between sleep deprivation and its
impact on student academic performance. This section explores existing studies that
cognitive performance. The researchers identify and discuss relevant concepts that
provide a framework for understanding the relationship between sleep and academic
According to Short M. A., Weber N., Reynolds C., et al., (2018), teens' ability
focus and classroom instruction. Previous research has shown a link between poor
academic performance in children and adults and the amount of sleep that people
weekends, and daytime sleepiness (Jalali R., Khazaei H., et al, 2020). While getting
enough sleep has a beneficial impact on grade point average, which is a measure of
academic success, getting too little sleep has an adverse effect on students'
academic performance (Mehta K. J., 2022). Learning gets difficult and we become
forgetful when we don't get enough sleep. Moreover, sleep deprivation puts
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thousands of students at risk worldwide, which can lead to poorer academic
performance and challenges at work (Merenheimo, 2018). Students who get too little
sleep find it difficult to stay alert and energetic during the day, which makes them
less likely to stick to academic and extracurricular schedules (Chen L., Chen J.,
2019).
academic performance suffers as a result of their poor sleep quality. While in Ghana,
Accra's medical students frequently experience dysfunction during the day and poor
quality sleep. The quality of sleep was significantly positively correlated with
T. et. al, 2019). Numerous biological and environmental factors may impact the
circadian and homeostatic regulation of sleep at this stage of life. A significant portion
of this population suffers from chronic sleep restriction and/or irregular sleep-wake
daytime functioning are linked to poor sleep quantity and quality, according to studies
(Alfonsi V., Scarpelli S., et al. 2020). On the other hand, better grades were
correlated with sleep duration and quality for the month and the week prior to an
exam, but there was no relationship between test performance and sleep measures
performance was explained by sleep measures (Okano K., Kaczmarzyk J., et al.
2019). Daytime fatigue, irregular sleep patterns, and sleep deprivation are
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academic performance, learning loss, mood swings, and increased risk of alcohol
and drug use (Khemka P., Dhanuka P., 2020). In general, sleep and academic
performance in school are related. Sleep deprivation has been linked to inattention
and lack of focus in the classroom. While some studies find no correlation between
sleep length and quality and academic performance, the majority of research has
According to Lewis L. (2021) the benefits of sleep for brain health are
surprisingly numerous. Sleep deprivation affects memory and focus in the short term
and can cause neurological dysfunction or even death in the long run. In today's
world, sleep disorders and sleep loss are major contributors to poor sleep quality.
Maladaptive alterations in the HPA axis are linked to sleep disorders and sleep
Andersen, M., L. 2015). Stress is an adaptive reaction meant to bring the body back
including the wake-sleep cycle (Martire V. L., Caruso D., 2020). However, according
to Alotaibe A., Alosaimi, F., et al. (2020) the body, mind, memory, and learning all
depend on sleep. Nonetheless, there hasn't been enough discussion in the literature
about the connection between stress, academic performance, and the quality of
one's sleep. Long-term use of the internet for leisure was strongly correlated with
less sleep, but there was no conclusive evidence of this relationship with internet use
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for research (Kim S. Y., Kim M., 2018). The conclusion of this study is that sleep
Chapter III
Research Methodology
Research Design
habits and the perceived impact on students' academic performance. This approach,
even for a familiar topic, could reveal new insights and enrich the understanding of
The population of the study was composed of Grade 12 students under the
School, San Jose Talisayan Misamis Oriental. There were 71 respondents out of 87
students enrolled in the academic track. The researchers used Slovin's formula
(n=N/1+Ne2), where n was the sample size, N was the population size, and e was
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The sampling procedure that the researchers used was simple random
sampling by using the fish bowl technique which was randomly selected the
Instrumentation
following the instructions to read carefully and select the most fitting answer,
survey questionnaire. The research instrument was divided into three sections,
contained the effects of lack of sleep on the brain, and lastly, Section C consists of
questions about the relationship between deprivation and the academic performance
questions utilized a Likert scale ranged from Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Neutral
12 HUMSS students through a survey. The survey targeted current HUMSS students
to gather data on their sleep habits and academic performance. The researchers first
developed the survey instrument. To ensure its validity and reliability, the researchers
have it reviewed by their teacher. Once it was approved, the researchers would
reproduce enough copies for all participants. In parallel, the researchers prepared a
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letter requesting permission to conduct the survey and deliver it personally to the
school principal. The survey began with a brief explanation of its purpose and
researchers explained the survey details in person during the distribution of the
questionnaires and the request letter. The questionnaires were collected on the
same day they were distributed. Finally, after collecting the data, the researchers
analyzed, evaluate, and explain the results using the statistical treatment utilized in
the study.
Statistical Tool
The frequency count was used by the researchers to compute the data
collected from the respondents. The researchers would analyze the responses from
determined the percentage of respondents who chose the option of Strongly Agree,
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CHAPTER IV
This chapter delves into the findings of our survey investigating the impact of
aimed to answer three key questions: (1) What are the causes of lack of sleep? (2)
What are the effects of lack of sleep towards the academic performance? (3) What is
students? The data collected through the questionnaires will be analyzed to address
these questions. The null hypothesis proposes that there is no significant relationship
academic performance. The following sections will present the survey results,
discuss their implications in the context of existing research, and interpret the data
that was gathered. Table no. 1 showed the verbal description and explains how to
interpret the data results. It showed what each range of numerical data means in
words. Higher scores indicate stronger agreement with the statement being
measured.
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0.01 to 1.00 Strongly Disagree
Strongly Strongly
Agree Neutral Disagree Mean Verbal
Statement Agree Disagree Descripti
(4) (3) (2) (X) on
(5) (1)
Students
struggle with
Strongly
busy schedules 28 39 4 0 0 4.3
Agree
and late-night
activities.
Stress concerns
about work,
school, health,
money, or family Strongly
32 36 3 0 0 4.4
and can keep Agree
your mind active
at night, making
it hard to sleep.
Long-term use of
the internet was
strongly has a 31 31 7 1 1 4.2 Strongly
Agree
connection with
less sleep.
Daytime
tiredness,
irregular sleep
patterns, and 25 41 5 0 0 4.2 Strongly
Agree
sleep deprivation
are some causes
of lack of sleep.
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sleeping
problems.
Based on the table above, this suggests that these factors are prevalent
causes of sleep issues among grade 12 HUMSS students. Studies have found that
students who report getting insufficient sleep, going to bed late or having irregular
sleep patterns, sleeping in on weekends, and feeling tired during the day tend to
perform worse academically (Jalali R., Khazaei H., et al, 2020). In comparison, with
a mean response of 4.2, long-term internet use was perceived as having the
weakest influence on sleep among the factors studied. This is further supported by
the finding that only 31 out of 71 respondents which corresponds to 43.66% agreed
that long-term internet use contributes to sleep problems. According to Kim S. Y.,
Kim M. (2018), there was no solid evidence linking long-term recreational internet
use to reduced sleep, although there was a substantial correlation between the two.
This implies that students perceive sleep habits to have a stronger association with
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Table 3. Effects of lack of sleep towards the academic performance
Strongly Strongly
Agree Neutral Disagree Mean Verbal
Statement Agree Disagree
(4) (3) (2) (X) Description
(5) (1)
Getting a good
night's sleep is Strongly
essential for 33 35 3 0 0 4.4
Agree
academic
success.
Since I usually go
to bed late
studying during
the week, it's likely
I'm not getting Strongly
25 32 11 2 1 4.1
enough sleep, Agree
which could
explain why I have
trouble focusing in
afternoon classes
Staying up late
makes it hard for Strongly
23 35 7 6 0 4.1
me to focus in Agree
class the next day.
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keep up with my
schoolwork and
activities.
on the data gathered, this is evidenced by the mean response of 4.4, indicating a
49.2% agreed with this statement, reinforcing the importance of quality sleep for
academic success. According to Lee et al. (2015) stated that, while sleep is crucial
for attention and memory, both the quantity and quality of sleep may have an impact
has an impact on our lives, making learning difficult and making us forgetful.
Furthermore, poor sleep habits received the lowest mean scores 4.1, indicating a
the finding that only 36 out of 71 respondents (50.7%) acknowledged the negative
impact of poor sleep habits, which included difficulty sleeping, late wake-ups on
weekends, and daytime tiredness. According to Icon R., Khazaei H., et al. (2020),
insufficient sleep, more short-term sleep, staying up late, and early wake-up times
have all been linked to poor academic performance and learning ability. These
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Table 4. Relationship between sleep deprivation and academic performance of
students
Strongly Agre Disagre Strongly
Neutral Mean Verbal
Statement Agree e e Disagree
(3) (X) Description
(5) (4) (2) (1)
Students who
experience poor
sleep quality often
face negative
consequences for Strongly
32 33 6 0 0 4.4
their physical and Agree
cognitive health,
along with their
academic
performance.
Some students
has a problem of
their academic Strongly
25 44 2 0 0 4.3
performance Agree
because of their
poor sleep quality.
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performance.
statements about the relationship between sleep deprivation and the academic
performance of students. Table 4 indicates that poor night time sleep quality was
viewed as the most critical factor affecting students' physical and mental health, as
well as their academic performance. This is reflected in the highest average score of
Linden M., (2015), students’ poor academic performance has been linked to sleep
deprivation. Based on Table 4, the importance of sleep for the body, mind, memory,
and learning received an average score of 4.1, which was the lowest mean score
compared to other factors. This suggests it may have been viewed as having a
slightly lesser impact on students' health and academic performance, even though
A., and Alosaimi, F. et al. (2020), the body, mind, memory, and learning all depend on
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sleep. This suggests a widespread understanding among students about the
Chapter V
on the survey data collected. The chapter focuses on the identified issues related to
sleep deprivation and its potential impact on the academic performance of Grade 12
HUMSS students at Talisayan National High School. The believed that there is a
irregular sleep patterns, and lack of sleep. These findings align with previous
consensus among students regarding the importance of quality sleep for academic
achievement further emphasizes the need for promoting healthy sleep habits.
Students clearly recognize the negative influence of poor sleep on their ability to
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focus, retain information, and perform well in school. This self-awareness is a crucial
first step towards establishing positive sleep hygiene practices. Finally, the survey
underscores the students' understanding of the vital role sleep plays in overall well-
being. The majority of respondents agreed that sleep is essential for not only
academic performance but also for the proper functioning of the body, mind, memory,
prioritize sleep as a foundation for holistic success. In conclusion, the findings of this
promoting healthy sleep habits and educating students about the critical role sleep
could explore the implementation of sleep hygiene interventions within the school
setting and investigate their effectiveness in improving sleep quality and academic
outcomes.
Recommendations
1.1 Create a consistent sleep schedule, aiming for 8-9 hours of sleep per
night, even on weekends. This helps regulate the body's natural sleep-wake
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1.2 Develop a calming bedtime routine that winds down the mind and body
before sleep. This could include taking a warm bath, reading a book, or
1.3 Ensure the bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. Avoid using electronic
devices like phones or laptops before bed as the blue light emitted can disrupt
sleep patterns.
2.1 They should teach the students about the importance of sleep and the
2.2 They should encourage the students to take care of themselves while
2.3 They should give students a reasonable work load that allows them to
children.
3.2 Talk openly with your children about the challenges they face regarding
issues.
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4. For the School Institutions
sleep hygiene practices and the connection between sleep and academic
success.
4.3 Designate quiet spaces within the school where students can rest during
academic success.
5.3 Create accessible resources for parents, equipping them with strategies to
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